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The wiper arms are just installed 180* out. The motors have a knurled stud that the arm presses on to. Nothing Special, just like most civy trucks and most cars.
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No what it is, is that the humvees east of the misssissippi are on the right and west of the Mississippi are on the left!
or that I live in Colorado and some pothead changed them at night!
or that I live in Colorado and some pothead changed them at night!
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The wires got mixed up. If he just moves the wipers to thd correct spot, they will go up over the roof when turned on.
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Now where I live that is tricky as the Miss river divides New Orleans but with the curves is not as straight forward as you might think east & west bankNo what it is, is that the humvees east of the misssissippi are on the right and west of the Mississippi are on the left!
or that I live in Colorado and some pothead changed them at night!
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My tractors supply bed mat, 383 green, screwed down, with Clints sisters last mugshot picture on it!!!!! Baaahhhhhaaaa
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Took the side boards off getting ready for prep for paint.
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I need to replace my power stering pump om my hmmwv .is there a part number at a auto parts store I could use
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Changed all 4 tires around to where the tread is facing the right way... yes all 4.. checked hub oil while I was in there. Cleaned and painted the suspension and hit all the grease fittings. Waiting on my 4 man top and she's road ready!!!!! I thought I could put the wrenches down for a day or three and a new Humvee owner pulled in and wants his checked out.. Not complaining, just another day. I enjoy working on mv's especially if I'm getting paid for it!!!!
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Thanks. Just a fresh camo.
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Thought about doing the same, but as soon as you rotate the tires the tread pattern will be out of whack again.
****, AM General promo photos have the tread patterns all over the place. Obviously it didn't matter.
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You guys are funny.
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I'm anal about stuff- they are a non-directional tire, but the tread has to face the same way or I will loose sleep over it!! I'm putting bfg's on 24 bolt rims next month. I'll sleep ok till then I guess.... lol
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lol I'm just givin ya crap. I'm the same way with things like that!
the worst is if I'm working on something on my truck and I don't get it done before I have to head in to the family, or
worst if I break something right before I go in! I won't sleep!
the worst is if I'm working on something on my truck and I don't get it done before I have to head in to the family, or
worst if I break something right before I go in! I won't sleep!
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Same here ...lol I'm just givin ya crap. I'm the same way with things like that!
the worst is if I'm working on something on my truck and I don't get it done before I have to head in to the family, or
worst if I break something right before I go in! I won't sleep!
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1983 The origins of the Hummer
With the broad subscribership to this thread, I thought I "broadcast" this historical tidbit here instead of creating whole new thread for it. (No hijack intended.)
According to The History Channel's THIS DAY IN HISTORY daily email, to day is an important date in the Hummer's genealogy.
Automotive
1983
The origins of the Hummer
On this day in 1983, the Pentagon awards a production contract worth more than $1 billion to AM General Corporation to develop 55,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Nicknamed the Humvee and designed to transport troops and cargo, the wide, rugged vehicles entered the spotlight when they were used by the American military during the 1989 invasion of Panama and the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s.
In 1992, a civilian version of the Humvee, known as the Hummer, went on sale. The hulking, attention-grabbing road warrior tipped the scales at some 10,000 pounds and got less than 10 miles per gallon. It was an early hit with Hollywood celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, who went on to own a fleet of Hummers. In December 1999, when the economy was strong and gas prices were relatively low, General Motors purchased the rights from AM General to market and distribute the Hummer. In 2002, the Hummer H2, a smaller (some 8,600 pounds), less expensive version of the original model, debuted.
The Hummer became a symbol of America’s super-sized lifestyle; however, the gas-guzzling vehicle was also a target of heavy criticism from environmentalists. According to a 2008 report on Salon.com, in August 2003, “Hummer-hating eco-vandals [struck] four car dealerships in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, destroying, defacing and burning dozens of Hummers and other SUVs, while scrawling love notes like ‘Fat, Lazy Americans’ about the premises.”
In 2005, the Hummer H3, an even smaller (5,800 pounds), more fuel-efficient (16 to 20 miles per gallon) vehicle, was released. The following year, GM ended production of the original Hummer, due to low sales. In 2008, as Americans faced a growing economic crisis and rising gas prices, along with increasing environmental concerns, Hummer sales shrunk by more than 50 percent. In December 2008, GM, which was hard hit by the global recession and slumping auto sales, received a multi-billion-dollar federal bailout loan in order to stay afloat. On June 1, 2009, the auto giant, which until 2008 had been the world’s top-selling maker of cars and trucks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The following day, GM announced that as part of its reorganization plans it would sell the Hummer brand to a Chinese machinery company.
With the broad subscribership to this thread, I thought I "broadcast" this historical tidbit here instead of creating whole new thread for it. (No hijack intended.)
According to The History Channel's THIS DAY IN HISTORY daily email, to day is an important date in the Hummer's genealogy.
Automotive
1983
The origins of the Hummer
On this day in 1983, the Pentagon awards a production contract worth more than $1 billion to AM General Corporation to develop 55,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Nicknamed the Humvee and designed to transport troops and cargo, the wide, rugged vehicles entered the spotlight when they were used by the American military during the 1989 invasion of Panama and the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s.
In 1992, a civilian version of the Humvee, known as the Hummer, went on sale. The hulking, attention-grabbing road warrior tipped the scales at some 10,000 pounds and got less than 10 miles per gallon. It was an early hit with Hollywood celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, who went on to own a fleet of Hummers. In December 1999, when the economy was strong and gas prices were relatively low, General Motors purchased the rights from AM General to market and distribute the Hummer. In 2002, the Hummer H2, a smaller (some 8,600 pounds), less expensive version of the original model, debuted.
The Hummer became a symbol of America’s super-sized lifestyle; however, the gas-guzzling vehicle was also a target of heavy criticism from environmentalists. According to a 2008 report on Salon.com, in August 2003, “Hummer-hating eco-vandals [struck] four car dealerships in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, destroying, defacing and burning dozens of Hummers and other SUVs, while scrawling love notes like ‘Fat, Lazy Americans’ about the premises.”
In 2005, the Hummer H3, an even smaller (5,800 pounds), more fuel-efficient (16 to 20 miles per gallon) vehicle, was released. The following year, GM ended production of the original Hummer, due to low sales. In 2008, as Americans faced a growing economic crisis and rising gas prices, along with increasing environmental concerns, Hummer sales shrunk by more than 50 percent. In December 2008, GM, which was hard hit by the global recession and slumping auto sales, received a multi-billion-dollar federal bailout loan in order to stay afloat. On June 1, 2009, the auto giant, which until 2008 had been the world’s top-selling maker of cars and trucks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The following day, GM announced that as part of its reorganization plans it would sell the Hummer brand to a Chinese machinery company.
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Went to change front tires this morning.
My right side tire was so loose I thought the lug nuts had come off. An amazing amount of slop. The idler arm is one good pothole from completely disconnecting.
Another project added to the list.
My right side tire was so loose I thought the lug nuts had come off. An amazing amount of slop. The idler arm is one good pothole from completely disconnecting.
Another project added to the list.
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I'm going to permanently install later today.
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finishing ground harness installation today. I had some 10g wire so i decided to make my own, just had to buy attachments/ends. Ran it all nicely with other wires, i just have to crimp all 4 together and attach last bolt to the head.
After that i'll volt meter test my glow plus and replace if needed and try start on its own.
After that i'll volt meter test my glow plus and replace if needed and try start on its own.
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